2025 Phillies Thread

[nittanyfan333]

 

[LionJim]

Wheeler will have second surgery, out 6-8 months. Some of you may now panic.

As long as the pitching is at least ok, the Phils will go as far as the bats will take them.

I’m really sorry to hear this. Damn shame.

 

[Grant Green]

Really bummed for wheeler. Obviously hurts the Phils chances but I’m still seeing them with the 3rd best odds to win the WS at several different books. Gotta hope Nola can get it back and the bats keep rolling.

 

[LionJim]

Really bummed for wheeler. Obviously hurts the Phils chances but I’m still seeing them with the 3rd best odds to win the WS at several different books. Gotta hope Nola can get it back and the bats keep rolling.

Have these oddsmakers already factored in Wheeler’s absence?

 

[Grant Green]

Have these oddsmakers already factored in Wheeler’s absence?

If the bet is currently posted then absolutely. I think they were 2nd best before the injury.

 

[rudedude]

Just hope he can come back to form after this surgery

 

[LB99]

Just hope he can come back to form after this surgery

Well, given the history of that type of injury and Wheeler’s recent hinting at retirement in 2-3 years, that may be in question.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Tough to lose your ace, no matter how talented the team is. Having a surplus of starting pitching likely will enable the Fightins to deal with this better than many other teams might be able to. But it does make things somewhat more difficult for the balance of the regular season and even more in the playoffs.

 

[LB99]

Interesting lineup. Stott has been red hot, batting .391 in his last 10 games. Schwarber in left is a bit of a defensive liability, but a creative way to keep both he and Harper in the batting lineup.

 

[Grant Green]

Just hope he can come back to form after this surgery

A ray of hope from AI

• Athletes:
  Athletes with venous TOS have good prognoses after surgical decompression, with most able to return to their previous level of performance.
  

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Relayer]

So far Robertson has been a very pleasant surprise. With no expectations, he could be a big factor down the stretch. Anything that keeps Romano off the field.

 

[rudedude]

 

[rudedude]

Duran about to blow another one, back to back???!!! Thankfully, no.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Ring It!!! Duran gets the save, as the Fightins win 6-4

 

[WestSideLion]

A ray of hope from AI

• Athletes:
  Athletes with venous TOS have good prognoses after surgical decompression, with most able to return to their previous level of performance.

Right. It’s not a neurological TOS diagnosis which would have a worse recovery prognosis.

To those suggesting that Wheeler doesn’t intend to return to pitching, why would he have the surgery now if that were the case?